How to pronounce Saudi
Say it like SAW-dee. Saudi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAW).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Saudi. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SAW
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saudi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Saudi
American and British speakers say Saudi in essentially the same way: /ˈsɔdi/ in the US and /ˈsɔːdi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAW-dee.
Other ways to say Saudi
Saudi also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- SOW-dee /ˈsaʊdi/
What does Saudi mean?
- a native or inhabitant of Saudi Arabia
- of or relating to Saudi Arabia or its people“the Saudi-Arabian desert”“the Saudi royal family”
Words that rhyme with Saudi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Saudi.
Questions about saying Saudi
How do you pronounce Saudi?
Say SAW-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɔdi/. In British English it is /ˈsɔːdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Saudi?
Saudi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAW). Broken into parts: SAW · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say Saudi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɔdi/ and the British form is /ˈsɔːdi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.